Roads in Woking were the scene of a dramatic police chase, after an officer smashed a car windscreen when the driver refused to get out.

Officers were carrying out routine patrols in Maybury last Saturday (March 14) when they stopped a black BMW in College Road at around 3.35pm.

The driver failed to respond to requests to leave the vehicle and then tried to drive away from the scene, Surrey Police said.

At this point one of the officers smashed the windscreen, but the motorist was still able to get away. The vehicle was followed into Frailey Hill before the driver abandoned it and ran off in Princess Gardens.

Appealing for witnesses, PC Danny Mullen said: “This was a serious incident where other road users were potentially put at risk.

"The pursuit took place in a busy area so I feel certain members of the public must have seen this incident taking place.

"We need witnesses to come forward and speak to us so we can establish what happened. In particular we are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of the BMW."

A man in his 40s from Woking was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, failing to stop for police and dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail until April 11 while the investigation continues.